Job summaryIn accordance with the objectives set by the RFL Group Chief Pharmacist and Senior Operations Managers for CDC and Imaging, in line with medicines legislation to co-ordinate and develop the provision of high quality pharmacy services to patients visiting the services. To be an active member of the clinical, operational and governance for the services providing specialist advice and support.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and divisional managers, the post holder will ensure the safe and cost-effective use of drugs and demonstrate effective control of drug expenditure within these areas.
Main duties of the jobResponsible for advising and supporting the development of clinical documents e.g. policies, DTC applications, patient group directions/written instructions, etcDeveloping proformas for administration of prescription only medicines,Initial CQC medicines management compliance working closely with the Chief Technician.
Providing similar support for Imaging Services across the sites In year we would then assess the long-term pharmacist requirements for the service and scale appropriately.
Medicine financial reportingAbout usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. 63,665 to 70,887 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number391-RFL-8355316Job locationsFinchley Memorial Hospital, Community Diagnostic CentreGranville RoadLondonN12 0JEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
EssentialExperience as a specialist clinical pharmacistEvidence of a comprehensive B6 & 7 rotationsExperience of managing and analysing drug expenditureEvidence of leading change management and service development projectsExperience in education and trainingEvidence of writing/implementing clinical guidelines and government directivesExperience of appraising staff and giving feedbackDesirableExperience of working within appropriate clinical specialties
Skills
EssentialGood written and verbal communication skillsGood negotiation skills and ability to influence key stakeholdersDemonstration of advanced clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skills with a high level of clinical reasoning and judgementDemonstrates a whole-system patient-focussed approach to workAbility to manage time, people and resources effectively to deliver timely outcomesAbility to identify and manage risksAbility to identify and implement best practiceAbility to communicate with patient/carers and staff of all levelsAbility to integrate within a multidisciplinary forumAbility to organise and prioritise workAbility to work alone and as part of a teamAbility to take full responsibility for and be accountable for own actionsDemonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solvingAbility to work accurately under pressureAbility to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands.
Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challengedAbility to manage difficult and ambiguous situationsAbility to undertake clinical audit and own researchAbility to evaluate quality of service providedAbility to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocolsUnderstanding of current national standards and guidelines and service delivery issues within Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.
Understanding of NHS national and local prioritiesUnderstanding of clinical risk and clinical governanceComputer literate with good presentation skillsAbility to identify own training needs and maintains portfolio of practiceGood teaching and training skillsAbility to motivate and act as a role model
Education and professional qualifications
EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalentDesirableAdvanced qualification in specialist areaRegistered Independent PrescriberRPS Faculty membership
Personal qualities and attributes
EssentialEnthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworkingIdentifies own training needs actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practiceFlexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on callReliable with good attendance record Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
EssentialExperience as a specialist clinical pharmacistEvidence of a comprehensive B6 & 7 rotationsExperience of managing and analysing drug expenditureEvidence of leading change management and service development projectsExperience in education and trainingEvidence of writing/implementing clinical guidelines and government directivesExperience of appraising staff and giving feedbackDesirableExperience of working within appropriate clinical specialties
Skills
EssentialGood written and verbal communication skillsGood negotiation skills and ability to influence key stakeholdersDemonstration of advanced clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skills with a high level of clinical reasoning and judgementDemonstrates a whole-system patient-focussed approach to workAbility to manage time, people and resources effectively to deliver timely outcomesAbility to identify and manage risksAbility to identify and implement best practiceAbility to communicate with patient/carers and staff of all levelsAbility to integrate within a multidisciplinary forumAbility to organise and prioritise workAbility to work alone and as part of a teamAbility to take full responsibility for and be accountable for own actionsDemonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solvingAbility to work accurately under pressureAbility to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands.
Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challengedAbility to manage difficult and ambiguous situationsAbility to undertake clinical audit and own researchAbility to evaluate quality of service providedAbility to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocolsUnderstanding of current national standards and guidelines and service delivery issues within Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.
Understanding of NHS national and local prioritiesUnderstanding of clinical risk and clinical governanceComputer literate with good presentation skillsAbility to identify own training needs and maintains portfolio of practiceGood teaching and training skillsAbility to motivate and act as a role model
Education and professional qualifications
EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalentDesirableAdvanced qualification in specialist areaRegistered Independent PrescriberRPS Faculty membership
Personal qualities and attributes
EssentialEnthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworkingIdentifies own training needs actively seeks training opportunities and maintains a portfolio of practiceFlexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on callReliable with good attendance recordDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xbpsjku For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressFinchley Memorial Hospital, Community Diagnostic CentreGranville RoadLondonN12 0JEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressFinchley Memorial Hospital, Community Diagnostic CentreGranville RoadLondonN12 0JEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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